Destination VAT
The buyer or new resident usually pays VAT in the destination country. We prepare the paperwork they’ll need.
UK → Europe
Export a car to Europe.
Selling to a European buyer or moving abroad? We deliver by road, with export customs and DVLA notification included.
- Typical transit
- 3–10 days
- Door to door
- 1–3 weeks
- From
- £1,050
3–10 daystypical transit
At a glance
Why ship to Europe?
- Door-to-door by truck
- Export declaration included
- DVLA permanent export notification
Ports: Delivered by enclosed truck to anywhere in the EU
Shipping methods compared
| Method | Best for | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| RoRo | Standard cars that run. Best value. | 3–10 days |
| Container | Classics, high-value cars, non-runners. | 3–10 days |
| Air freight | Not usually offered on this route | — |
Transit times are typical port-to-port and vary with sailing schedules.
Step by step
From your drive to Europe, in 4 steps.
- 01
Quote & paperwork
Itemised quote, then we check the destination rules for your vehicle.
- 02
Collection
Collected from your home or dealer and taken to the port.
- 03
Export clearance
Export declaration and DVLA permanent-export notification.
- 04
Shipped to Europe
Delivered by enclosed truck to anywhere in the EU. Tracked live until arrival.
Costs explained
What it costs, line by line.
Here’s a worked example. Your instant quote does the same maths for your actual vehicle.
- No UK duty or VAT on exports. We prepare the export declaration and tell DVLA the vehicle has left the UK.
- Destination taxes depend on the country and the vehicle. We give you a separate estimate once we know the details.
Worked example
Car export, built 2012
Shipping & logistics£1,420
- UK collection to port£245
- Shipping (RoRo)£650
- Marine insurance1.5% of declared value£300
- Port handling & documents£225
Customs, compliance & registration£195
- Export customs & DVLA notification£195
Total, excluding the vehicle£1,615
Illustrative only. Rates change; your quote is calculated for your vehicle.
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Europe: the details that matter.
FAQ
Exporting to Europe: FAQs.
How fast is delivery to Europe?
Usually 3–10 days door to door, depending on the destination.
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Guides for exporting to Europe
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Exporting a car from the UK: a practical checklist
Moving abroad or selling overseas? What to do with DVLA, customs and shipping, and what to check at the destination.
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